Evan and Pat dive into the college hockey recruiting season. They discuss the landscape of hockey recruiting as fall hockey approaches. They explore notable recruits, the effects of the CHL ruling on recruiting, and the trend of players making more realistic commitments. The episode also covers significant commitments in the boys and girls hockey scenes, highlighting key players and their potential impacts on their future teams. Additionally, the show includes a nostalgic segment on memorable hockey experiences and locker room smells.

Topics

00:40 Recruiting Season and College Choices

03:32 Impact of CHL Ruling on Recruiting

05:20 Realistic Commitments and Player Strategies

10:46 BC and BU Commitments

20:41 Northeastern and Other Hockey East Schools

28:17 Dartmouth's Recruiting Strategy

30:25 Dartmouth's Strategic Recruiting Moves

30:50 Harvard's High-End Prep Kid Trend

31:22 Dartmouth's New Market Strategy

33:29 Notable College Commits

33:38 UMass and Other Local Commits

34:16 Notre Dame's Local Talent

34:46 Cornell and UNH Commits

35:21 Quinnipiac and Other Notable Commits

35:48 Transition to Girls' Recruiting

36:52 Big 10 and Local Girls' Commits

39:22 Trends in Girls' College Hockey

43:07 Notable Girls' Commits

48:42 Overtime: Hockey Nostalgia

The Hoops/Hockey Crossover Show

This crossover episode between New England Hockey Journal's Rink Wise and New England Basketball Journal's Hoop Wise podcasts. The hosts discuss the idea of merging the discussions around the two sports, focusing on the differences and similarities in player development, recruitment, and the unique challenges each sport faces. Topics covered include the yearly schedules for basketball and hockey, the impact of club and prep teams on player growth, the role of advisors and agents, the rising cost of playing these sports at elite levels, and the potential of future changes in the structure and governance of these youth sports.

Topics

01:13 Basketball vs. Hockey: Seasonal Differences

01:38 Open Gyms and Recruitment in Basketball

04:18 Fall Hockey Showcases and College Scouting

05:33 The Role of Club Teams in Player Development

12:05 Prep School and Club Team Dynamics

16:52 Balancing Multiple Sports and Commitments

26:46 Shoe Circuits and Sponsorships in Basketball

31:25 Exploring Brand Influence in Basketball and Hockey

31:53 The Business of AAU and College Recruiting

35:09 Junior Hockey Pathways and College Eligibility

46:38 The Role of Advisors and Agents in Youth Sports

51:46 The Rising Costs of Youth Sports

57:45 The Impact of Club Teams on Local Hockey Programs

59:46 Conclusion and Future Discussions

Evan and Pat talk with Sean O'Brien, the new head coach of the boys' hockey team at Phillips Exeter Academy. Sean shares insights from his career, including his recent move back to New England from Pittsburgh, his previous coaching stint at Harvard, and his philosophy on integrating technology and video analysis to enhance player development. He also discusses the balance between academics and athletics in a prep school environment, the impact of the CHL ruling on prep hockey, and the importance of building professional networks and relationships for long-term success. The episode concludes with a discussion on outdated hockey strategies and the evolving role of analytics in coaching.

Topics

00:29 Guest Introduction: Sean O'Brien

01:34 Sean O'Brien's Journey to Phillips Exeter

05:03 The Appeal of Phillips Exeter

07:23 Recruitment and Academic Balance

12:32 Lessons from Harvard

16:49 The Role of Technology in Coaching

24:24 Seamless Video Integration in Coaching

25:17 The Importance of Self-Reflection in Sports

26:48 Impact of CHL Ruling on Prep Schools

29:15 Evaluating Player Readiness for Junior Hockey

31:19 Balancing Hockey and Academic Development

35:46 Building Long-Term Professional Networks

40:04 Hockey Strategy Insights: Overtime Segment